Scientists closer to understanding Huntington's
A step forward has been taken in understanding the genetic disorder Huntingdon's after the discovery of a protein whose mutation causes it to stop functioning properly and trigger the disease.
Archives for July 14, 2004
Moffitt and Clinomics in cancer collaboration
Clinomics Biosciences has signed a collaboration agreement with the Moffitt Cancer Centre with a primary objective to jointly develop new technologies for use in cancer research.
Upgradeable RFID bundle launched by ADT
ADT Security Services has developed a radiofrequency identification (RFID) system aimed at providing manufacturers with an upgradeable solution for meeting the implementation goals set by Wal-Mart and other leading retailers.
Africa's top pharma firm buys API facility
Aspen Pharmacare, Africa's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer, has been told that it can retain a recently purchased manufacturing facility for off-patent active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), providing it continues to supply the facility's...
Isopak unveils new capsule sealer
A new capsule sealing machine, called the BD3000 and manufactured by Italy's Dott Bonapace, has been launched in the UK by local distributor Isopak.
EU backs crop biomanufacturing effort
The European Union is sponsoring a new initiative aimed at producing pharmaceuticals in genetically modified crop plants such as maize, and hopes to start the first clinical trials of a product by 2009. But the news has been met with dismay by...
Manufacturing ignored in HIV vaccine drive
Global efforts to develop a vaccine to treat HIV infection could be derailed because investigators have not considered manufacturing processes in the design of their candidates.
Drug discovery market evolving, says new research
The market for the tools and services in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening approached $3 billion in 2003 (€2.43bn), but a new set of challenges is shifting customers' focus, according to a new study.